7. VII. 1921

Comrade Molotov,

Based on my conversation with Unshlikht, I propose that the Central Committee decree:

to oblige Comrade Menzhinsky to take leave and rest immediately, pending written certification from physicians of his good health. Until such time, he is to come no more than 2-3 times per week for 2-3 hours.

Lenin

First published in 1945

in Lenin Miscellany XXXV

Printed from the manuscript